Select the distance a between 2 m and 5 m and the force P between 15 kN and 35 kN in the cage system shown in the figure and find the rod forces. Also note that the forces on the rods did not compress my tension. (AE, AB, BE, DE, CD, BC, BD =?)

Fishing line with a tensile strength of 25 lbs is used at B to fasten 2 members together as shown. Find the maximum force F that can be supported, given:L1 = 2 in, L2 = 4 in L3 = 6 in, L4 = 5 in

The bent bar as shown below is supported by a cable AE, a ball-and-socke joint at O, and a journal (slider) bearing at D. At the journal bearing D, the mome support reactions and the force support reaction along y-axis are zero. The 2-kip force and the 6 kip-ft couple-moment are parallel to z-axis and applied at point B Determine the tension in the cable AE and the support reactions at O and D. A 4 ft X MEST Z 6 kip-ft 2 ft B 2ft 2 kips 3 ft [ 1 kip = Lo = 1000 lb. 1 E 14 ft y